Seeing Haikou from a plane
Hainan's capital, on the island's north coast facing the Qiongzhou Strait and mainland Guangdong. Look for ferries crossing the strait and Haidian Island, separated from downtown by a thin channel at the river mouth.
2 of our routes pass it. Hainan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Hong Kong to Bangkok: sit on the left, 41 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok to Hong Kong | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 97 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Bangkok | Left | 41 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Haikou from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Haikou from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Haikou at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.